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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Dorothy
Greek
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Usage of the Name Dorothy
English
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Meaning of the Name Dorothy
The name Dorothy is an English form of Dorothea, the feminine form of Dorotheus,
the Latinized form of the Greek name Dorotheos meaning "gift of God" (derived from the Greek words "doron" - "gift" and "theos" - "God").
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Dorothy Parker (1893 - 1967), an American writer and poet;
Dorothy L. Sayers (1893 - 1957), an English author, translator, and Christian humanist;
Dorothy Gish (1898 - 1968), an American actress;
Dorothy Dandridge (1922 - 1965), an American actress.
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Names Related to Dorothy
List of names related to Dorothy.
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